Adding 2 Circuits From Main Panel to Shed

I want to have 2 circuits in my shed. I have 7 open spots in the load center in the house. I need to know what I need and need to do to accomplish this. I assume that I will need a UF/B type of wire to run from the load center to a spot in the shed that will have a sub-panel. From that sub-panel I plan to distribute those two dedicated circuits out to two separate outlets inside of the shed.

I need to know what materials to purchase and how the wiring needs to be done in the load center and the sub-panel. Can someone assist?

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Adding 2 Circuits From Main Panel to Shed

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Originally Posted by meppwc

I want to have 2 circuits in my shed. I have 7 open spots in the load center in the house. I need to know what I need and need to do to accomplish this. I assume that I will need a UF/B type of wire to run from the load center to a spot in the shed that will have a sub-panel. From that sub-panel I plan to distribute those two dedicated circuits out to two separate outlets inside of the shed.

I need to know what materials to purchase and how the wiring needs to be done in the load center and the sub-panel. Can someone assist?

WHat are they supplying? If it is just receptacles and lighting, 12/3 UF will give you 2 circuits (MWBC), but without the need for a panel suitable for use as service equipment.

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Adding 2 Circuits From Main Panel to Shed

12/3 UF on a two pole breaker. If the circuit is GFI protected it can be 12" deep. Non GFI has to be 24" deep. If you are trenching I would run PVC conduit and run cable through the conduit. Lighting does not require GFI. Receptacles require GFI.

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Adding 2 Circuits From Main Panel to Shed

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Originally Posted by electures

12/3 UF on a two pole breaker. If the circuit is GFI protected it can be 12" deep. Non GFI has to be 24" deep. If you are trenching I would run PVC conduit and run cable through the conduit. Lighting does not require GFI. Receptacles require GFI.

Adding 2 Circuits From Main Panel to Shed

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Originally Posted by Code05

You gonna mention a disconnecting means....

Geeze. I wanted to save something for somebody else. Thanks for the pick up.

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Adding 2 Circuits From Main Panel to Shed

Quote:

Originally Posted by meppwc

I want to have 2 circuits in my shed. I have 7 open spots in the load center in the house. I need to know what I need and need to do to accomplish this. I assume that I will need a UF/B type of wire to run from the load center to a spot in the shed that will have a sub-panel. From that sub-panel I plan to distribute those two dedicated circuits out to two separate outlets inside of the shed.

I need to know what materials to purchase and how the wiring needs to be done in the load center and the sub-panel. Can someone assist?

What version NEC has been adopted in your local?

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